HC Deb 16 July 1956 vol 556 c59W
12. Mr. Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs what discussions have now taken place in the China Committee of the Paris Consultative Group on the ending of bans on trade with China; and whether he will now state the present position regarding the bans which have been lifted or retained by Great Britain.

Mr. Dodds-Parker

No actual discussion on the ending of bans on trade with China has taken place in the China Committee. The China Committee is kept currently informed, however, of the use which the United Kingdom and other member countries make of the exceptions procedure to allow exports of controlled items in appropriate cases. The present position concerning the United Kingdom administration of the China trade controls remains as described by my right hon. Friend the Minister of State on 14th May.